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I. Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships:

The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known programme is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships programme. Through grants totalling approximately US$26 million, recipients from some 69 countries studied in more than 64 nations. 
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships programme is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The programme sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

1. Types of Scholarship:

a. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$26,000 or its equivalent. Academic-Year Scholarships are the most common type of scholarship offered.

b. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$13,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree programme.

2. Eligibility:

• All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs (Pakistan is included in the list).
• Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies.
• Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment.
• Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible. Note that Rotarians and their relatives remain ineligible for scholarship awards for 36 months after a Rotarian has resigned from club membership.
• The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution.
• Persons with disabilities and members of Rotary clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
• In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.

The ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship candidate:

• Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential;
• Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences;
• Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation;
• Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language;
• Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance;
• Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service;
• Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district;
• Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad;
• Has well-defined and realistic goals;
• Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose;

3. Fields of Study:
 Scholars are encouraged to support programme objectives by choosing a study field which will help address the humanitarian needs of the world community. Scholars pursuing studies related to "Rotary International's Menu of Service Opportunities" may receive special recognition from the sponsor district. These areas include:

• Health Care (awareness and education)
• Children at Risk (e.g., prevention of drug abuse and violence)
• Concern for the Aging (responding to the social, physical, vocational, and educational needs of senior citizens)
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Population Issues (promoting family health care and adequate nutrition, and enabling individuals to make informed and responsible decisions about issues such as child spacing)
• Urban Concerns
• Disabled Persons
• International Understanding and Goodwill
• Poverty and Hunger (alleviate starvation and prevent malnutrition)
• PolioPlus (polio eradication and post-polio syndrome)
• Preserve Planet Earth (environmental awareness and protection)

4. Application Process: 
Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Grants for University Teachers application materials become available from the Rotary club in area of permanent residence or full-time studies.
Applicants must contact the nearest Rotary club to:

• Determine if funding for the desired scholarship is available at this time
• Inquire about local application deadlines
• Obtain application materials

5. Web link: http://www.rotary.org

II. SIT Grants and Scholarships for International Students: 

a. SIT Peace Fellowship: 
The SIT Peace Fellowship was established to reflect the school's long-term commitment to building peace through cross-cultural understanding and to honour the victims of September 11. The award covers tuition, room, and board in full. It is open to applicants for SIT's Programme in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management or Academic Year Master of Arts in Teaching programme. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of peace-related work. The recipient will be asked to share his or her professional experience with the academic community during the on-campus phase of the programme through presentations, trainings, or seminars.

b. Student Diversity Scholarship:
To support SIT's commitment to achieving a diverse learning community, scholarships are offered to students who will enhance SIT's racial, national, and ethnic diversity. 

c. Intercultural Leadership Award: 
This award was established to recognize students who embody the mission of SIT. The $10,000 award is based on a variety of criteria including financial need, academic merit, professional contribution to the field, community action, organization affiliation, and educational leadership. Several awards are offered each year, and all graduate students are eligible. 

d. Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship: 
This scholarship is awarded in recognition of work done with an organization engaged in community service. Recipients should have worked for one year or longer for organizations such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Peace Corps
• AmeriCorps
• United Nations Volunteers
• Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO)
• International Voluntary Service (IVS)
• World Teach
• Teach for America
• Volunteers in Asia
• Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
• Red Cross
• American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
• Mobility International
• United Way agencies
• Religiously affiliated volunteer organizations
• Refugee assistance organizations
• Advocacy organizations
• Health care organizations

e. Professional Association Scholarship: 
This scholarship is awarded to students who have been active members of associations that develop professional capacity in key fields. Recipients should demonstrate their contribution to the association by having held office, been employed, presented at conferences, published articles with the association. Eligible associations include but are not limited to the following regional, national, and international groups:

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
• Association of Women in Development (AWID)
• Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL)
• International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
• Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT)
• Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
• National Association for the Advancement of Colour People (NAACP)
• National Urban League
• Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR)
• Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

f. Career Experience Scholarship: 
To contribute to and enhance the SIT learning community and professional fields, SIT offers scholarships that recognize students’ experience in the following areas:

• French or Spanish language teaching
• International education advising
• International education management
• Community training
• Public school teaching
• Social action
• Human resource development
• Diversity leadership
• Adult education and community college ESL teaching
• Development management
• Organizational management
• Intercultural conflict transformation

g. Recent Graduate Scholarship: 
This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Academic Year Master of Arts in Teaching candidate who has earned a bachelor's degree in the year immediately prior to the start of the master's degree programme. The recipient should demonstrate a range of qualities that confirms readiness for the programme, such as intercultural sensitivity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, and motivation to enter the field of language teaching. Competency in other languages and study abroad or international experience are preferred.

h. Middle East and Islamic Cultures Scholarship: 
Established through a generous gift to SIT, this fund is intended to help foster the institution’s commitment to building greater understanding among peoples and cultures critical to world peace. Scholarships are designated to enhance the diversity of the SIT community—on campus and throughout the institution—by making it possible for students from the Middle East and other predominantly Islamic countries to undertake graduate studies at SIT.

i. The Anderson Family Fund: 
Experiment in International Living alumnus Eric Hall Anderson established the Anderson Family Fund in 1996. Its purpose is to provide scholarships for SIT students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students of colour and to international students.

j. IATEFL Scholarship Fund:
Since 1967, the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) has been "linking, developing, and supporting English Language Teaching professionals worldwide." SIT created this scholarship in collaboration with IATEFL to further develop exceptional teaching professionals and to honour the induction of Susan Barduhn (SIT Master of Arts in Teaching, 1977) as president of IATEFL (2000–2002). Each year, $15,000 in scholarship funds is awarded to non–US resident IATEFL members who have been accepted into SIT's Master of Arts in Teaching programme. Selection is competitive and is based on financial need as well as professional contribution or potential contribution to the field. 

k. Pino Scholarship for the Programme in Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management:
Rudy Martinez Pino enrolled in SIT in 1977. A Cuban-American and the only US minority student in his class, Pino was dedicated to the betterment of the world's disabled and disenfranchised. After his death in 1986, his classmates established a scholarship in his memory to assist minority, disabled or international students who demonstrate financial need.
For other External Sources of funding for International students, refer to:

Website: http://www.sit.edu/graduate/14421.htm

III. Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme: 

1. Overview: 
The Joint Japan/ World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (JJ/WBGSP) awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching. In its Regular Programme, the JJ/WBGSP has awarded scholarships to 2,458 scholars chosen from a total of nearly 45,000 applicants. The Regular Programme is open to the universities all over the world. Scholars awarded scholarships receive their training and graduated degree from more than 150 Universities in more than 30 countries. Scholars study in well-known Universities in the World Bank member countries, except their own country. The Regular Programme creates high level of competition among applicants, where thousands apply and compete for a limited number of scholarships. The Regular Programme guarantees diversity of host institutions as well as an increasing number of fields of studies such as economics, education, public health, environment, agriculture, women studies, child care, etc. Graduates of the Regular Programme are highly positioned in their countries; some are already ministers while others are highly involved in policy making processes.

  2. Who has won awards? 
To date, the JJ/WBGSP has awarded 2,458 scholarships in its regular programme to applicants from over 150 World Bank member countries. The number of scholarships awarded annually has generally increased during approximately decades of the Programme's operation. The Programme requires that all scholars return to their home country or to another developing country after finishing their academic Programme. There is three years employment restriction at the World Bank and at the IMF for the JJ/WBG scholars after the completion of their academic programme.

3. Cost per scholar: 
The estimated average annual cost per scholar in the various JJ/WBGSP Programmes varies from a low of about $18,000 to more than $57,000 in the Regular Programme. 

4. Web link:
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/jjwbgsp/overview.html

IV. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Programme:

1. Background 
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Programme was established in 1982 by a resolution of the Executive Directors to "award fellowships for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development, to be carried out at a recognized institution in a Bank member country other than the applicant's home country". In December 1993, through a resolution by the Executive Directors whereby the Programme was restructured, fellows were allowed to conduct their research in their home country. The award amount was fixed at US$7,500 to cover research costs through the twelve months fellowship period. Since the inception of the Programme in 1982, 230 fellowships have been granted to fellows from a pool of about 9,000 applicants representing all regions of the World Bank. The fellows have conducted research on a wide variety of topics in development related fields. The Programme has supported a broad mix of fellows, ranging from promising young men and women on the threshold of their careers to some of the most distinguished thinkers in the field of development. The Programme's alumni include a number of eminent academics, policymakers, and leaders of civil society. The Programme's Tracer Studies reveal a strong application of McNamara research in subsequent research initiative of the alumni. Nearly 170 research institutions from over 70 different countries have collaborated with the Fellowships Programme. The Programme has disseminated the research information through publications. While the Programme provides support and encouragement to promising fellows, it has not been able to attract applicants with the highest potential who seem to be more interested in research associated with earning a degree. For further information log-on to: http://web.worldbank.org 

V. Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Programme:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrols about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years. 

Web link: http://www.adb.org/JSP/ 

VI. Aga Khan Foundation – International Scholarship Programme (AKF-ISP) 

The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. The Foundation concentrates on selected issues in health, education, rural development and the enhancement of non- governmental organizations. It focuses on a small number of specific development problems by forming intellectual and financial partnerships with organizations sharing its objectives.  The Foundation also administers a scholarship programme for postgraduate students from the developing world.

1. Objective:
To give opportunity to outstanding and financially needy students from developing countries to pursue their postgraduate studies from abroad by providing financial assistance on grant-cum-loan basis 

2. Scope:

• The programme gives priority to Master's degree courses but also considers applications for PhD studies from candidates aspiring to an academic or research-oriented career. 
• Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network.
• Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

3. Eligibility: 
In order to obtain an application package the candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Master's degree applicants who have obtained a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in Intermediate and Bachelor’s degree examinations.
• Ph.D. applicants who have obtained a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor’s and Master’s examinations.
• Applicants who have passed their higher secondary education through the British system (A-Levels) should obtain an equivalency of their grades from an authorized Government University in Pakistan
• Applicants who have a confirmed or provisional admission in a reputable international institution for Fall Semester 2007 or Spring Semester 2008; applicants who expect to receive admission notification by the interview date can also apply for the programme.
• Applicants are expected to have some work experience in their field of study.

4. Ineligibility:

• Applicants who wish to pursue only short term courses
• Applicants who have already started their course of study
• Applicants who have applied for AKF Scholarship on two or more occasions for the same level of studies

5. The Scholarship Award:
The Foundation assists students with:

• Tuition Fees
• Living Expenses

The cost of travel, clothing, furnishings and support for married students’ families are not included in ISP awards. 

6. Duration of the Scholarship Award:

• The AKF-International scholarships are provided for the entire duration of the degree course for which a student applies, but are renewed annually on the basis of recipient's academic progress and financial need.
• AKF reserves the right to terminate the award if candidate's academic performance declines below the required criteria.

7. Nature of the Scholarship Award:

• The scholarship is 50% grant and 50% loan.  The loan component carries an annual service charge of 5%.
• The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.
• Candidates and their guarantors are required to sign the Terms and Conditions that apply to International Scholarship before the release of funds.

The AKF-International Scholarship should be an avenue of the last resort of funding. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from other sources. 

8. Procedure and Deadlines:

• Scholarship Application Request Form can be obtained from the nearest Education Board (REB/LEB) or AKF (Pakistan) office from January.
• Completed application request forms should be submitted to AKES, P or AKF (P) by March 20.
• An Application Package is issued to the candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
• Application Form along with required documents should be submitted to AKES, P Central Office or AKF (P) by March 31. Incomplete applications are not considered. 
• Short listed candidates would be invited for Interviews in the month of April/May.
• Applications of the most outstanding candidates are forwarded to the International Scholarship Panel in Geneva after the interviews. The candidates are notified of the outcome of the interview by mid-May.
• The International Scholarship Selection Meeting, which considers applications from over 15 countries, takes place in late June or early July.
• The AKF Scholarship Office in Geneva notifies candidates about the outcome of the scholarship by July 15.

9. Website: http://www.akdn.org

VII. Foreign Scholarship Programme Pakistan Petroleum Limited:

Pakistan petroleum limited offers four scholarships for Geo-Sciences and two scholarships for Petroleum Engineering for graduate level of study. 

1. Eligibility:

a. Nationals of Pakistan and should be 32 years of age or less
b. Applicants must submit GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores with their application
c. Applicant should have relevant work experience from 1- 3 years, fresh graduates and those with more than 3 years of experience are not eligible.

2. Contact Details: 
For further information refer website: http://www.ppl.com.pk 

Send application forms with required document at:
General Manager Human Resources
Human Resources Department
Pakistan Petroleum Limited, 6th floor PIDC house, 
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road
Karachi - 75330, Pakistan

3.  Website: http://www.ppl.com.pk 

VIII. The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Undergraduate Scholarships Awards Worldwide: 

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.

1. Eligibility To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
• Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
• Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September of scholarship year, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
• Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
• Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Please note: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship [at] ofid.org

2. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund 
Terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

3. Required documents

1. Complete on-line application form.
2. Scanned University degree or Certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree programme (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters Degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.

4. Webiste: http://www.ofid.org/

IX. Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund:

1. Eligibility: Women of any nationality are eligible. To apply for the fellowship, one must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Have completed a bachelor's degree in a qualifying area of science or engineering related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.
2. Demonstrate a superior academic record with evidence of potential at a recognized university or college as verified by transcripts, recommendations and acceptance or verification by an institution of higher education with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies.
3. Provide evidence of a well-defined research programme in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications. Clearly demonstrate the relationship of research to aerospace and verify the research programme with at least one letter of recommendation.
4. By the time the fellowship grant is awarded, one should have completed one year of aerospace-related graduate studies at a well-recognized institution of higher education.

2. Website: http://www.ninety-nines.org

X. Asian Scholarship Foundation:
The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is an Asian-led non-profit organization funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation that is mandated to:

• strengthen regional capacity to produce scholarly research on Asian societies
• create a network of Asian specialists on Asian Studies in Asia
• develop a regional perspective among scholars working in the field of Asian Studies

ASF grants are made available to scholars, researchers and professionals who are citizens of and residents in any of the following participating countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. ASF makes it possible for young and middle-level scholars, researchers and professionals to undertake a research project or do a study, to conduct seminars and workshops, to help build a network of Asian scholars in Asia in the field of Asian Studies and/or to write papers in the Arts, Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences in another Asian country in any of the grant categories described.

Website:  http://www.asianscholarship.org

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Financing Education for Australia Australian Government AusAID The Australian Government's overseas aid programme aims to increase access to and the quality of education and training for people in partner countries. The programme provides selective assistance in distance education, higher education and institutional strengthening. I. Australian Development Scholarships (ADS): Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to undertake post-secondary level study in Australia. ADS have replaced most scholarships previously offered by AusAID, namely Australian Sponsored Training Assistance Scholarships (ASTAS) and Australian Development Cooperation Scholarships (ADCOS). 1. Categories of ADS scholarships: There are two categories of scholarships: Public sector: Governments in partner countries nominate candidates for the public sector category. Open/equity: Applicants do not need to be nominated by their Government or employer. Anyone who meets the selection criteria may apply. 2. Selection for Scholarships: Applicants for ADS must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. AusAID has a gender/equity policy (half of the scholarships are awarded to women and half to men). To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must: Have citizenship in an ADS participating country and must not have access to a place in an Australian education institution on the basis of Australian permanent residence status or eligibility to hold a New Zealand passport, (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau). Not have permanent residence status in New Zealand (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau).   Not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau). Meet specific eligibility criteria imposed by the Government of the applicant's country of citizenship (country specific eligibility criteria are available from Australian Diplomatic Missions in the country of citizenship).   Satisfy Australian Government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health and character checks, etc.); Not hold another scholarship during the period of the ADS; Not hold or have held an Australian Government Scholarship in the preceding 12 months at the time of application (with the exception of Papua New Guinea Secondary School Project students); Satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian institution in which the course is to be undertaken; Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support through ADS for a course already commenced in Australia; Not be transferring from another Australian training scholarship to an ADS during the same course of study. Be able to take up the scholarship in the calendar year for which the scholarship is offered. 3. Participating Institutions The Institutions contracted to receive Australian Development Scholarship awardees are: Australian Maritime College University of New South Wales Australian National University University of Queensland Curtin University of Technology University of Southern Queensland Flinders University The University of Sydney James Cook University University of Technology, Sydney Monash University University of Western Australia Charles Darwin University Victoria University Southern Cross University Swinburne University of Technology University of Melbourne University of Newcastle Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE) Victoria University (TAFE) TAFE Queensland More information about Australian education institutions and study opportunities in Australia can be found at:http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/Scholarships.htm 4. Length of Scholarships Scholarships are offered for the minimum period that the individual could be expected to complete the academic programme. Scholarships may include preparatory programmes (including English language tuition) which are normally limited to one year. Applicants considering studying for particular professions (e.g. medicine, legal studies, etc) should note that they are expected to complete their practical training in their own country. Only under exceptional circumstances does ADS include a practical training period required for professional registration.  5.  Scholarship Conditions Applicants who are offered a scholarship will be asked to sign an undertaking declaring that they will comply with the conditions of that scholarship. Partner countries may impose their own separate conditions on the scholarship. Conditions include: Studying full time in Australia Restrictions on employment in Australia Complying with conditions set down by the institution Achieving satisfactory academic progress Accepting that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the Australian Government Leaving Australia and returning to the home country on completion of the scholarship Restrictions on returning to Australia within 2 years of the completion of the scholarship Financial assistance while studying Scholarship entitlements cover a return airfare to Australia, academic and other compulsory fees, basic health insurance, an establishment allowance and a living allowance paid fortnightly. The living allowance is paid at a higher rate when the student is joined long term by one or more immediate family members. No assistance is available with the airfares of family members. 6. Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm II. Endeavour Awards Programme: DEST Endeavour Awards Programme is the Department of Education, Science and Training’s (DEST) international scholarships programme. This scholarship is for students to complete a Masters or PhD by research in Australia. Following DEST Endeavour Awards are available for Pakistan. a. Endeavour Pakistan Research Fellowships  b. Endeavour Pakistan Executive Awards c. Endeavour Pakistan Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) Awards d. Endeavour Postgraduate Awards  e. Endeavour Research Fellowships f. Endeavour Executive Awards  g. Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships  h. Endeavour VTE Awards   How to apply Application procedures vary between the three major programmes. Details on the application processes for ADS and ALA can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar Details on application processes for the Endeavour Programme can be found at http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/ Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main

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Financing Education for Canada I. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.  1. Eligibility An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada. A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible. Scholarships are not given for research, internships, practical training, or travel. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled on campus for the entire school year. Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants. 2. Amount of scholarship The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship awards are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers and work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.  3. Application Policies and Procedures Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time or downloaded from our website: peointernational.org. The completed eligibility material will be accepted only between August 15 and December 15. The deadline for returning application and all related material, except applicant’s confirmation of admission from university and income verification, is January 31. A copy of the applicant’s confirmation of admission, specifying the graduate degree programme, and income verification must be received by the International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O.Executive Office by April 1. 4. Contact Information: P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue DESMOINES, Iowa 50312.2899 Phone: 515.255.3153 Fax: 515.255.3820 5. Website: http://www.peointernational.org II.OGS- Ontario Graduate Scholarship: The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) programme is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is awarded for one academic year, which may consist of two or three consecutive terms. One-term awards are not granted. The value of the OGS is $5,000 per term. Thus, you may receive $10,000 for two consecutive terms or $15,000 for three consecutive terms. The province of Ontario contributes two-thirds of this amount and the university provides one-third. 1. Eligibility You may be considered for an OGS if you: Plan to be enrolled full-time in an eligible programme leading to a master’s or doctoral degree at an eligible institution in Ontario. Check with your graduate studies office to determine if your programme of study and your institution are eligible for the purposes of this scholarship. Note: Students who are unable to study full-time due to a disability are eligible to apply for and hold an OGS award. These students must meet all eligibility requirements and conditions. Are a Canadian citizen, Protected Person, or Permanent Resident or have received a temporary resident visa as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). If applicable, the date on your Protected Person, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident Visa Student Class documentation can be no later than November 19, 2008. Note: You are not eligible for an OGS if you are a refugee claimant and do not have a Temporary Resident Visa Student Class. In addition to basic eligibility criteria, there are minimum academic standards that must be met before you can be considered for an OGS.  Please see OGS application guidelines for more details, such as, minimums OGS academic standards, eligibility and acceptance conditions and how to apply.  2. Website: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main

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Financing Education for USA

I. Fulbright / USAID Fellowship Student Programme (Master's Programme): 
This programme will fund up to two years of graduate study in the United States for a Master's degree programme. Successful candidates will begin their programme of study in fall. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medical fields. Priority will be given to the pure and applied sciences, agriculture, health, economics, teaching of English, education and fields related to economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan in the public, NGO, or private sector. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and an M.A., M.Sc., or comparable degree (a minimum of 16 years of formal education) from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership. Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a parent or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible. Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, or USAID are also ineligible. Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum TOEFL score required is 220. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicant’s field of study may apply to both the masters and Ph.D. programme. USEFP reserves the right to award grants in the programme it considers most appropriate. 

Website: http://www.usefpakistan.org/FulbrightUSAID.html

II. Fulbright / HEC / USAID Student Programme- (PhD Programmes): The majority of funding for this programme is provided by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan. For 2008, this programme will fund up to four years of graduate study in the United States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an entire programme. Successful candidates will begin their programme of study. in the fall of 2008. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medical fields. Priority wills be given to the pure and applied sciences, agriculture, health, economics, teaching of English, education and fields related to economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan in the public, NGO, or private sector. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and an M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil. or comparable degree (a minimum of 16 years of education) from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership position in their field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to post a bond. This bond is redeemable on a year-for-year basis after returning to work in Pakistan. Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a parent or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible. Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, USAID or the HEC are also ineligible. Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum TOEFL score required is 230. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicant’s field of study. You may apply to both the masters and Ph.D. programme. USEFP reserves the right to award grants in the programme it considers most appropriate. 
Website: http://www.usefpakistan.org/FulbrightHECUSAID.html

III. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation International Fellowships: 

1. Eligibility To be eligible for an International Fellowship, one must meet the following requirements:

• One must be a citizen in a country other than the United States, or must hold a non-immigrant visa if he/she resides in the United States.
• One must complete an academic degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university by the time of application and no later than Dec. 31.
• One must intend to devote oneself full time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
• One must intend to return to the home country to pursue a professional career.

2. Website:  http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

IV. The Ivanhoe Foundation: The Ivanhoe Foundation grants Fellowships to needy and deserving students from developing countries. These students must be studying at a U.S. university for a practical Master of Science degree in engineering or science, with an emphasis on water resources. Awards are to be made without regard to race, colour, creed, or sex. 
1. Fund restrictions Awards are for Masters only.

• No assistance will be provided for doctoral (Ph.D.) study.
• Awards are made to individuals studying at U.S. universities. None of the awards provide institutional overhead.
• Once a student is accepted, the Fellowships funds may be used at the student's discretion for educational needs, living expenses, or family emergencies.  

Ivanhoe Fellowships of $5000 per recipient will be available each year in the Masters programme, providing satisfactory work is being done each semester towards the completion of the degree. 

2. Candidate qualities: Bachelor's degree or equal level certificates

• English proficiency
• Research assistantship or eligibility for a research assistantship

3. Extra points

• Work experience between degrees or field-related intern experience

4. Application There is no application form.  All nominations and pertinent information must be submitted by regular mail. 

5. Selection Committee The Ivanhoe Foundation 
160 South Lomita
Ojai, CA 93023 
Fax 805-646-8620
Email: info@theivanhoefoundation.org 

6. Website: http://www.theivanhoefoundation.org 

V. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Programme: 
The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) invites applications from interested Pakistani nationals for the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (Flta) Programme. Selected FLTAs from Pakistan will teach Urdu, Pashto or Punjabi at selected U.S. campuses during their 9-month grant beginning in fall 2009. 

1. Eligibility criteria Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be a citizen of Pakistan with a valid Pakistani passport. (Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality or who have a parent, spouse, fiancé or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible, as are employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State.)
• Must be residing in Pakistan throughout the nomination and selection process.
• Must be no younger than 21 and no older than 29 at the time of application.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. A minimum of 220 (CBT) or 90 (iBT) on TOEFL is required.
• Must possess a minimum of 16 years of formal education by June 2009.
• Must be English language teachers at the college or university level, or training to become English language teachers.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

2 .Grant benefits All FLTA fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance and travel support. U.S. host institutions provide tuition awards to support the required coursework. Accompanying dependents are not allowed, as participants will live in dormitories on campus. 

3. How to apply Interested Pakistani citizens can download the application at www.usefpakistan.org. 
Complete application packages, including academic transcripts, letters of reference, and TOEFL score must be submitted by the December. Applicants planning to apply for a Fulbright degree programme should not apply for FLTA. For further information please contact the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan P.O. Box 1128, Islamabad 44000 
Tel: 051-2877075-6
E-mail: info@usefpakistan.org. 

4. Website: http://www.usefpakistan.org/FLTA.html

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Financing Education for UK

I. The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund:

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF) was established as a registered charity in 1997. Under various Masters programmes, TSCSF offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries. Each year nearly 90 students will be given major scholarships (for one year in the UK, and for two years in NL). Partners in the scheme are the University of Cambridge, Durham University, The University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, University of Leeds, The University of Oxford and University College London in the UK, and with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente in the Netherlands. These universities also contribute to the funding of scholarships. The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL). A number of scholarships are also jointly funded with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and are known as Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships. 

1. Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 35 or under
• nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany; Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy; Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway; Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study
• intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
• of outstanding academic ability e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British university
• fluent in spoken and written English (IELTS: 7.5)
• neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies

2. Value of scholarship: Each full-cost scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance costs and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only. 

3. How to apply:

• Request information about eligible taught postgraduate courses from one, or more, of the six participating universities
• Request an application form and a scholarship form from the university at which one wishes to study
• Apply, on the university application form, for admission to one of the eligible courses.
• Closing dates for academic entrance applications vary
• Send a completed scholarship form to the university to which one has applied

It is the intention that the scholarships be widely geographically distributed. In each year a large number of countries will be represented. Scholarships will be awarded to those academically qualified applicants thought best able to contribute to the development of their home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL. 

4. Subjects offered: The courses which are eligible for Shell Centenary, Shell Centenary Chevening and Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships are within the broad categories of Applied Sciences and Technology, including Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics. Specific disciplines and subjects vary from one university to another. Courses can also vary from one year to another so there is no guarantee that the same course will be available each year. The deadlines also vary for each university every year. For more details on courses and deadlines, visit the web link listed below. 

5. Priority School: University of Cambridge 

6. Web link: http://www.shellscholar.org/

II. British Chevening Scholarship:

The British Government’s British Chevening Scholarship, are the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. They enable future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers from around the world to become familiar with the UK, to gain new skills, or update current professional skills. The ultimate objective is to benefit their countries upon their return. 

1. Eligibility: Mid-career professionals with a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience

• Applicants must have a Master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying.
• Applicants should preferably not have studied in the UK at university level.
• Applicants must be Pakistan citizens
• Applicants may apply in any subject area
• Minimum IELTS of 6.5 although 7.0 is preferred

2. Duration: The scholarships are for one year taught postgraduate study in the UK. 

3. Priority Areas: Business Administration, Design, Economics, Environmental Studies, Human rights, International Relations, Law, Management, Media Studies, Public Administration, Social Development. 

4. Value: The scholarship covers the full cost of study in the UK. 

5. How to apply: Application forms are available from the British Council offices in Pakistan. If writing to obtain an application form, enclose a stamped addressed envelope. 

6. Timeline: The British Chevening Scholarships Programme in Pakistan is advertised every year in August, with interviews in November and successful scholars departing for the UK next September. 

7. Web links:

• http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-bc-chev.htm
• http://www.chevening.com/
• http://www.chevening.com/about/countries/pakistan/index.html

III. DFID Shared Scholarships:

Awards made under this scheme are jointly funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), as part of the British aid programme to developing countries, and participating institutions in the United Kingdom. The Scheme is administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PF. 

1. Number of Awards: 180 (approx) 

2. Courses offered: The scholarships fund courses at postgraduate or equivalent level at selected institutions in the UK. A list of the institutions is available, and changes year to year. Scholarships are available for subjects connected to development, such as economics, social sciences and technology. Sometimes a scholarship is awarded for undergraduate study if the course satisfies the conditions of the scheme and is not available in Pakistan. There are no awards for PhD level.

3. Eligibility:

• National of (or permanently domiciled in) a commonwealth developing country, and not at present living or studying in a developed country
• Not be employed by a government department (national or local) or by a parastatal organisation
• Have not undertaken studies lasting a year or more in a developed country
• Will return to their home country as soon as their award ends
• Themselves, or through their families, are unable to pay to study in the United Kingdom

4. Type of Funding: Covers full costs of an award holder's study in the UK including return airfares, maintenance allowance. No additional allowances are paid for spouses or other dependants. 

5. How to apply: Applications should be made directly to the institutions at which candidates wish to study. The sponsoring institution will be the judges of academic calibre and forward their nominations to the Association of Commonwealth Universities for its agreement. Institutions will normally advise candidates of the result not later than June. Candidates should note that although they may apply to more than one institution, only one offer of award may be accepted. 

6. Web link: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/funding/sharedscholarship.asp

IV. Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, Cambridge Overseas Trust and Cambridge Livingstone Trust:

1. Eligibility: The trust offers scholarships and part-time bursaries to outstanding students from overseas who, without help, would be unable to take their places at Cambridge. Students must already have been accepted for admission by the University. Scholarships are normally attached to particular countries, levels of study and in some cases to specific areas of study. 

2. Contact: Details of scholarships for different countries, variations in application procedures and values of particular scholarships can be found under the relevant country heading in a booklet available from the trust at the address below: P.O. Box 252 
Cambridge CB2 1TZ
Telephone 044 (0) 1223-323322 

3. Costs covered: The trusts do not provide maintenance allowances for dependants. Bursaries are available to students irrespective of their nationality. Accordingly, applicants from countries not specified under the scholarship scheme will normally be eligible to be considered for a part-cost bursary. The value of the bursary will be a partial contribution towards the costs of study at Cambridge and is determined according to the financial circumstances of each candidate. 

4. How to apply: Further details can be obtained from the above address. The trust states that since there are many more applications than awards available, students should apply for every other form of financial assistance open to them, including UK Government awards, Cambridge College awards and awards from sources in their home countries.

5. Web link: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/

V. Rhodes Scholarships:

The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships are investments in individuals rather than in project proposals. Accordingly, applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicant’s undergraduate programme must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field. Through the years, Rhodes Scholars have pursued studies in all of the varied fields available at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, which requires application to and express approval of the Rhodes Trustees. Rhodes Scholars may pursue a one-year degree, diploma, or certificate in the first instance, as long as it is part of a plan for two or three years of Oxford study involving a subsequent degree course. Rhodes Scholars may not, however, apply in the first instance for an MBA. 1. Costs covered:All educational costs, such as tuition, laboratory and certain other fees are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel. 

2. Eligibility: Students from Pakistan holding a First Class Bachelors Degree in Arts or Science from any Pakistani university and aged 19 - 25, on 1st October can apply. 

3. Method of Application: Applications forms available from Secretary, Rhodes Trust Scholarship Selection Committee for Pakistan, P.O. Box No. 2939, Islamabad 

4. Selection Criteria: Academic and all round qualities of candidate are taken into account; personal interviews are held. 

5. Web link: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ 

VI. Gates Foundation: In October 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust. This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. 

1. About the scholarships: The Trust expects there to be of the order of 230 Gates Cambridge Scholars studying at the University at any one time, 100 of them coming from the United States of America. Although there may be variation in the actual number of awards made each year, the Trust seeks to elect approximately 100 new scholars annually. 

2. Eligibility: In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate. The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant's qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. 3. Courses offered:

• Research leading to the PhD degree
• One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma etc.)
• Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student
• MBBChir Clinical Studies

4. Costs covered: Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded only to students who gain admission to the University through the University's regular procedures. They cover the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities and one return economy airfare between the UK and the Scholar’s normal country of residence.

5. Web link: http://trust.gatesscholar.org/about.asp

VII. Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship (For Pakistani Women Only):

1. Period of award: The Schimmel Scholarship will be awarded for one or two years, depending on the course of study, at any reputable institution in Britain. 

2. Subjects: It may be used for academic studies in the traditional humanities and sciences, or for training in fields such as education (curriculum planning, special needs, teaching English as a second language), public health, radiography, speech therapy or physiotherapy. Courses in economics development, social sciences modular courses in various disciplines will also be considered. Subjects excluded are journalism, business, media and women's studies. 

3. Eligibility:

• The candidate must have either a professional degree (e.g. MBBS) or a first or high second division in M.A. /M.Sc.
• She must be a citizen of Pakistan and have a declared intention to return and pursue a career in Pakistan.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have work experience in their chosen field. There is no restriction on age, but preference will be given to candidates between the ages of 25 and 40.
• A genuine need for financial assistance is an essential condition of the scholarship. The candidate must supply adequate evidence that she would not be able to study abroad without financial assistance. Candidates must bear the expenses of air travel.
• While not a requirement, preference will be given to those candidates who have secured admission to a programme of study at a recognized institution of their choice in the United Kingdom.

4. Value of Award It covers the full cost of tuition and basic living expenses. Travel expenses are not included. 

5. Where to apply: Ms. Farah Kashaf
Co-ordinator,
Anne Marie Schimmel Scholarship
154 Shah Jamal,
Lahore 54600.
E-mail: mailto:amss@nexlinx.net.pk 

6. Web link: http://www.amsscholarship.com/

VIII. Noon Educational Foundation:

The Noon Educational Foundation was established in 1992 by Lady Viqarunnissa Noon to support bright young scholars from Pakistan to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom, notably the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. 

1. Eligible Fields: 

Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Economics and Development, Education, Historical Studies, History and Philosophy of Science, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Thought and Intellectual History, Social Anthropology. 

2. Application and Selection Procedure: 

The applications of Pakistani scholars who have gained admission to Oxford or Cambridge universities are forwarded to the Noon Educational Foundation (NEF) for consideration for scholarship awards. The NEF reviews the applications at their annual Summer Trustees' Meeting, usually early in July, and recommends appropriate ones to OSI–Budapest and the FCO for joint support. 

3. Eligibility: Applicants should:

• be nationals of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident
• already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a U.K. university
• normally be between 20 and 33 years of age
• have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award
• preferably have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational institution in the West
• return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/work there

In addition, the following are ineligible to apply:

• employees of the British Embassies and the British Council offices who are directly involved in the administration of scholarships
• those who have received a scholarship funded by the British Government within the previous three years.
  

4. Funding: Each award will provide for payment of:

• academic fees and examination fees
• a monthly stipend for living expenses (to be sufficient for a single student)
• other agreed allowances including return economy airfare

No financial support or special provisions are provided for dependants or family members. 

5. Website: http://www.noon-foundation.org/applying

IX. The British Council/Charles Wallace Trust:

The Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to provide assistance to individuals who wish to broaden their experience or improve their skills through a short-term attachment at a UK university or training institution. 

1. Subjects: Arts, Literature, Design, English Language Teaching, Education, Management and Administration, Human Rights, Gender issues 

2. Eligibility: The Programme is designed to support applicants who demonstrate a strong desire to visit the UK in order to enhance their skills, and who can clearly show that all other arrangements for their training have been made. They should also meet the following criteria:

• Pakistani Nationals, resident in Pakistan
• Must be aged between 25 and 45 years
• Must have a firm offer (up to 3 months) from a UK University or training institution

3. Value: Award holders will receive a grant of £920 per month for a maximum of 3 months. The scheme does not support:

• Travel to the UK to attend conference and seminars
• The cost of international airfares
• Tuition fees
• Subjects not included in the priority areas
• Administrative assistance

4. Deadline: Contact local British Council Office for information on deadlines.

5. Contact: The British Council Offices in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar
Telephone: 111-424-424
Fax: 111-425-425 6. Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-bc-charles.htm

X. University of Cambridge - 800th Anniversary Scholarships for Applicants from Pakistan:

1. Introduction: The University has introduced a new scholarship scheme for applicants for undergraduate admission from Pakistan for 2010 entry onwards. The scholarships will cover the cost of your tuition fees and College fees together with a grant towards maintenance and travel costs for each year of your course. The maintenance element of the scholarship will take account of your financial circumstances. 

2. Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidate should be school-leavers from Pakistan who meet the usual examination qualifications for admission to Cambridge.
• Applicants for all courses except Medicine and Veterinary Medicine are eligible to apply.
• The scholarships are not available if you already have a degree and are therefore applying to Cambridge as an affiliated applicant.
• Candidate should provide college offer of a place to study at Cambridge, including meeting any immigration and English language requirements.
• Continuation of the scholarship from year to year will be conditional on satisfactory examination performance.

3. How to apply:

• Complete a scholarship application form (which will be made available on the Undergraduate Admissions website in due course) and apply for a place at Cambridge in the usual way
• Submit a UCAS application and a Cambridge Overseas Application Form (COAF) together with your scholarship application form

4. Deadline: September is an application deadline. Applicants for the scholarships will be interviewed in Pakistan in October/November 

5. For further information contact: Cambridge Admissions Office (CAO)
Fitzwilliam House, 32 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QY
Phone: 01223 333308
Email: admissions@cam.ac.uk

6. Website: http://www.cam.ac.uk

XI. London School of Economics and Political Science - Undergraduate Scholarship Programme:

Three Pakistani Undergraduate Scholarships available for those starting an undergraduate programme in 2009/10. Each scholarship has a value of £20,000 and is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance, for the second and third years of study.

1. Eligibility:

The scholarship is available for study on any undergraduate degree programme at LSE. It will be awarded on the basis of financial need only. 
Applicants need to be Pakistani nationals and resident in Pakistan.

2. How to apply:

To apply for this scholarship, you must download and complete an application form. By completing this form, you will ensure that you receive consideration for this and any other award(s) which you meet the eligibility criteria for.Download an Undergraduate Scholarship application form, from:
http://www.lse.ac.uk
Please return your application form with an academic reference to the Financial Support Office. 

3. Financial Support Office Address:

London School of Economics (LSE)
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE
Email:support@lse.ac.uk 

4. Website: http://www.lse.ac.uk/

Other Scholarships managed/promoted by British Council Pakistan:

a. Hornby Long Term Award:

The A S Hornby Trust funds scholarships for ELT professionals from Pakistan (one scholar sent every year). The award is for a diploma (9 months) or MA (1 year) course. Placement will be made in one of the following UK universities, all of which have a high reputation in the field – University of Lancaster, University of Leeds, College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth, Stirling University, University of Warwick. Eligible courses for these scholarships are only fulltime UK-based TEFL/TESL diploma or Masters programme in these institutions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses. Applicants should have more than three years of professional experience in ELT.

b. LSE Graduate Merit Awards:

Students who apply for admission to a Master's programme at LSE which charges fees of £7,481 or above, will be considered for a Graduate Merit Award. The most outstanding applicants who have impressed the selectors with the quality of their application and academic achievement will be offered an award, the value of these awards ranges from £3,000 to £8,000. Successful candidates will be notified in the offer of admission. There is no need to apply separately. For further information log on to http://www.lse.ac.uk

c. Nottingham Developing Solutions:

Nottingham's Developing Solutions Scholarship Scheme operates throughout the developing Commonwealth to encourage gifted students from developing nations to take advantage of Nottingham University's world-class research and taught courses in a number of scientific and technical disciplines. These scholarships enable students to apply and transfer their expertise and knowledge gained at Nottingham to the problems facing developing nations. Awards are for one-year postgraduate studies in Crop Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Engineering and Environmental Management.

d. Dorothy Hodgkin’s Scholarships:

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are open to top quality science, engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology students from overseas to study for PhDs over a period of three to four years, at an average annual cost per student of £25,000 (up to an overall maximum of £75,000 per student) primarily to cover fees and maintenance. The overriding criterion of the scheme is excellence, and DHPA scholars should be easily recognizable as the 'best of the best'. One Research Council and one industrial partner will jointly fund each scholarship. Full details of the scheme are available on the following Research Councils UK website, together with a full list of eligible countries. http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/. The website lists the eligible universities and gives a primary contact point to which applications should be made. The deadline is June 1.

e. 50th Anniversary Strathclyde:

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Pakistan, the University of Strathclyde awards one or two scholarships from funds donated by Mr Yaqub Ali through the Scottish Pakistani Association to the University of Strathclyde Foundation. The aim of the Fund is to provide an opportunity to well qualified but needy Pakistan nationals (living in Pakistan) to pursue a one-year MSc study course in the UK. Priority will be given to subjects in the areas of engineering, computing and business management or any other subject which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan. Applicants must have a First Class Honours degree from a recognised Pakistan University. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant work experience and have not previously studied in the UK. The Foundation will meet the full costs of the candidate's study, including return travel, maintenance and other allowances (excluding spouse or other dependants).

f. Bank of England:

In 2003/04, Trustees of the Bank of England offered to Pakistan two fellowships for one-year postgraduate (Master’s) studies in the fields of banking, debt management, financial administration or a related subject. The fellowships cover return airfare; tuition fees, monthly stipend, books and warm clothing allowance, and are tenable at approved universities in the UK. Applicants should be under 40 years of age, working in the field of banking and finance, have an indigenous Master’s degree (preferably in Finance, Economics or Business Administration) and possess at least 3-5 years of banking experience, preferably from a Pakistani commercial bank. Employees of international banks are excluded from this programme.

g. OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships:

The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters. Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country. Applicants will normally be expected to:

• be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;
• already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university;
• normally be between 23 and 35 years of age;
• have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award;
• have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational institution in the West;
• return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/work there

h. FCO/ British Gas/ University of Strathclyde:

The British Gas and the University of Strathclyde, together with the Foreign and Commonwealth office, are offering up to eight one-year postgraduate studentships per annum in selected office in Engineering, Applied Science and Business Administration. Awards include the costs of the candidate's study in the UK including airfares. Application forms can be obtained from the British Council offices in Pakistan. i. FCO/BUNZL/Cranfield Shared Scholarship Scheme: 

1. Eligibility The application for admission will be processed by the University in the normal way. Students who are accepted on to a master’s course will then be put forward for a Scholarship. 

2. How to apply Candidates who wish to apply for a scholarship in engineering field should write for course details and an application form to one of the contact addresses which are available at the British Council Karachi. 

3. Deadline On completion, the application form should be sent to the Registrar of the Cranfield university at the address on the form before 19 March for the course starting in October of the same year. A short of potential scholars will be drawn up by a committee consisting of members from Bunzl, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Cranfield. The local Bunzl offices may hold interviews before the final decisions are made. Successful candidates will be notified by end June for courses starting the following October.

k. OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships:

The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters.

Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country. Applicants will normally be expected to:

• Be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;
• Already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university;
• Normally be between 23 and 35 years of age;
• Have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award;
• Have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational institution in the West;
• Return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/work there.

l. The Hockerill Educational Foundation:

1. Correspondent 
Colin Broomfield, Secretary, 16 Hagsdell Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 8AG
Telephone 44 (0) 1992-303053; 
Fax 44 (0) 1992-425950 

2. Eligibility Grants are available for people from the UK and around the world to study further and higher education courses in the UK. For overseas students, grants are only available to teachers or those connected with education to undertake further professional study or research in Religious Education or Education.

3. Value of award Grants range from £300 to £2,000, although they can be for up to £6,000 for certain overseas students. 

4. How to apply On a form available from the correspondent, Applications from overseas students must be made before coming to the UK emergency help for those already in the UK is not available. 

5. Deadline Forms to be returned by 1 March each year

J. The Education Trust of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

1. Correspondent Research Executive, 12 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD
Telephone 44 (0) 20 7222 7000

2. Eligibility Types of grants Awards are made to people who wish to carry out research in chartered surveying. Applicants can be chartered surveyors and others who are carrying out research studies in relevant subjects. The research may be undertaken in any country. 

3. How to apply Applications Contact the correspondent for application forms and guidance notes.

K. The Nora Henry Trust:

1. Correspondent Educational Grants Advisory Service
Family Welfare Association
501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston
London E8 4AU
Telephone 44 (0) 20-7254 6251 

2. Eligibility Grants are made to students and mature students from any country with a preference for students from developing countries who are studying subjects which will be of use when the student returns to that country. One-off grants normally between £100 and £200 can be given towards books, fees, living expenses, travel and childcare.

3. How to apply On a form available from the correspondent upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Applications should be submitted directly by the individual and supported by an academic referee. They are considered all year round.

l. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA):

1. Correspondent: RIBA Centre for Architectural Education, 66 Portland Place, London W1N 4AD
Telephone 44 (0) 20-7580 5533
Fax 44 (0) 20-7255 1541
E-mail admin@inst.riba.org
Website: www.riba.org 

2. Eligibility Research awards are available for studies in architecture and related areas. Overseas students are considered, although the work must be in the main undertaken in the UK, and relevant to the advancement of architecture in the UK. 

3. How to apply Contact the correspondent at the above address for further information. 

4. Deadline The closing date for applications is the end of March each year.

m. Leche Trust
C/o The British Council
Medlock Street 
Manchester M 15 4PR, UK.
(Third world Students)

n. Mountbatten Memorial Grants
Mr, R Le Fanu, OBESir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust
8 Malvern Terrace
Islington, London N1 1HR
(Grant for Living Expenses or thesis)

o. S.H Ziauddin Trust 
R.B Vicajee, 
21Old Palace Road 
Guildford, Surrey
GU 5 TU .UK
(Muslim Pakistani and Indian Students for Science only)

p. S.C Witting Trust 
Friends House
Euston Road,
London.NW 12 BJ
UK
(Undergraduate Grant)

q. Scottish Universities Studentship Programme SUPA
The SUPA Prize Studentships are prestigious and competitive awards intended to attract outstanding physics students from around the world, irrespective of nationality, to study for a PhD in Scotland. The studentships provide support for tuition fees and a maintenance grant of £14,000  per year for a three-and-a-half-year period. There will be no requirement to teach associated with these positions. Prize studentships will be awarded competitively and up to eight awards will be available this year for outstanding candidates. 
SUPA is the funding body for the prize studentships. Applicants are advised that they must also apply to their chosen university to undertake a PhD and must meet the minimum requirements of that institution. Applicants will be registered for a PhD in physics at one of the participating universities. Application Process October to January every year. For futher information log on to http://www.supa.ac.uk

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